Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language
University of Colorado – Colorado Springs
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Program Details

You can learn to work with English Language Learners with the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language from UCCS. This online ESL graduate program provides the foundation and knowledge to help your students achieve more.

All credits within this ESL program apply towards the Culturally Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement and the MA TESOL program. 

Your online coursework includes such topics as:

  • Materials and methods in linguistically diverse and multicultural education
  • Assessments for ELLs
  • Second language acquisition
  • Language and linguistics

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Colorado – Colorado Springs is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Interview, Criminal Background Check, Occupational License

Additional Info

  • Requires a background check OR a teaching license
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